Whiteout is a black and white limited series created by writer Greg Rucka and artist Steve Lieber. It was originally released in four issues during 1998, by Oni Press and then collected into a trade paperback.
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Overview
The story follows Carrie Stetko, a U.S. Marshal working at McMurdo Station in Antarctica, and her investigation of a murder that takes place there. It was followed by a sequel, Whiteout: Melt. A third volume in the series, Whiteout: Thaw is expected to be released as four separate issues beginning in the Fall of 2007.[1] The book once crossed over with Barry Ween, in a story illustrated by Judd Winick. In 2000 Whiteout was nominated for Eisner Awards for Best Writer, Best Artist, Best Limited Series, and Best Graphic Album.
Collected editions
The series are collected as trade paperbacks:
- Whiteout Volume 1 (128 pages, 2001, ISBN 978-0966712711; Definitive edition, July 2007, ISBN 978-1932664706)
- Whiteout Volume 2: Melt (120 pages, 2000, ISBN 978-1929998036; Definitive edition, June 2007 ISBN 978-1932664713)
Film adaptation
A film based on the comic book is being directed by Dominic Sena, with Kate Beckinsale and Gabriel Macht in the lead roles.
References
- ^ Wieland, Jonah. "NYCC, Day 1: "Whiteout" Returns! Rucka & Lieber Talk." CBR News: The Comic Wire. 23 Feb. 2007.
